Aiwa XR-EC10 User Manual

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Model No.

Serial No. (Lot No.)

For assistance and information

(United States and Puerto Rico)

8C-CL3-903-01020301ASW-H-M

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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MODE D'EMPLOI

F (Français)

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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Explanation of Graphical Symbols:

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well as the safety suggestions below.

Warning

To prevent electric shock or injury, these safety instructions should be followed in the installation, use and servicing the unit.

Installation

Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the unit manufacturer as they may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

Water and Moisture - Do not use this unit near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

Heat - Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat. It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5˚C (41˚F) or greater than 35˚C (95˚F ).

Mounting surface - Place the unit on a flat, even surface.Accessories - Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the unit. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.Portable cart - An appliance and cart

combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

Ventilation - The unit should be situated with adequate space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured. Allow 10 cm clearance from the rear and the top of the unit, and 5 cm from the each side.

Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This unit should not be placed in a built-ininstallation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points orshort-circuitparts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.

Electric Power

Power Sources - This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. To operate unit on battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Grounding or Polarization - This unit is provided with a polarizedalternating-currentline plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Power-Cord Protection -Power-supplycords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

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Outdoor Antenna

Power lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges andbuilt-upstatic charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of thelead-inwire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location ofantenna-dischargeunit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See the figure.

Lightning

For added protection for this unit receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and powerline surges.

Maintenance

Cleaning - Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

1)When the power cord or plug is damaged.

2)If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.

3)If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.

4)If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation.

5)If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

6)When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

Safety Check - Upon the completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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PREPARATIONS ...................................

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PARTS AND CONTROLS .........................

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ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATION ..........

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CD OPERATIONS ..................................

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RADIO OPERATIONS ...........................

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SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ........................

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TIMER OPERATIONS ...........................

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REFERENCE .....................................

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System and accessories

Main unit CX-LEC10/12

Speakers SX-LEC10/12

Speaker cords

Remote control

FM antenna

AM antenna

BEFORE USE!

•Since precision parts are included in the unit, do not turn on or use the unit except at an upright position.

•Take off the protective tag before turning on the power.

Do not throw away the protective tag, since it will be required when transporting the unit, for example, when asking for repair. How to re-attach the tag, see page 14.

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PREPARATIONS

Before starting connection, check that the protective tag has been taken off (see page 3).

Connection

Plug in the AC power cord to the AC outlet after all other connections are made.

En 1 Connect the speaker cords to the speakers.

Connect the copper cords to the + terminals and the silver cords to the – terminals.

2Connect the speakers to the main unit.

Connect the right speaker to the SPEAKERS R terminals and the left to the SPEAKERS L terminals. The copper cords go to the 0terminals.

3 Connect the supplied antennas.

Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω terminals and the AM antenna to the AM LOOP jack. Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω terminals without the 2mark, as illustrated.

AM antenna

FM antenna

4Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.

The clock will flash on the display. For setting the clock, see page 12.

reception. If reception is poor, connect an optional outdoor antenna to the FM 75 Ω terminals. When connecting an optional outdoor antenna, be sure to connect the shield braid of the antenna to the 2terminal.

•AM antenna: Rotate to find best reception.

Remote control

Detach the battery compartment lid at the rear of the remote control and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with correct polarity.

R6(AA)

•Replace the batteries with new ones when the operational distance between the remote control and main unit becomes shorter.

•Remove the batteries if the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time.

•The remote control may not operate if it is used under intense sunlight or if its line of sight is obstructed.

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PARTS AND CONTROLS

Main unit

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POWER 6STANDBY/ON

5 VOLUME

Switches the unit on and off (standby).

Adjusts the volume.

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BASS, TREBLE

6 sCLEAR

Adjusts the bass or treble level.

CD: stops playback.

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DISPLAY

Radio: clears a preset station.

CDE

Changes the display in CD playback mode.

ECO/DIMMER

Starts and pauses play.

Selects ECO mode and dimmer mode.

SET

Determines the mode.

Stores the received station to preset.

4PRESET

Tune in a preset station.

TUNER/BAND

Selects Radio function and the radio band.

AUX

Selects the function of external equipment connected to LINE IN jacks.

f/r,t/g(TUNING DOWN, UP)

CD: skips to a previous or a succeeding track when pressed, searches a track in fast forward or reverse playback when held down.

Radio: manually tunes up or down within the band.

7zOPEN/CLOSE

Opens or closes the disc tray CD1, CD2 and CD3.

DISC DIRECT PLAY

Plays a single disc when pressed one of the buttons (CD1/CD2/CD3).

8PHONES jack

Plug in optional headphones set with a stereo mini plug (ø3.5 mm). Speaker output is canceled.

plug to L jack). Refer also to the operating instructions En for your equipment.

To switch function to external input, press AUX.

To change a source name in the display of the AUX function

Hold down AUX and press POWER while the power is on.

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!LINE OUT jacks

Analog sound signals for all functions can be output through these jacks. Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect audio equipment.

Signals input through the LINE IN jacks are not output from the LINE OUT jacks.

@DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack

CD digital sound signals can be output through this jack. Use an optical cable to connect digital audio equipment. Remove the dust cap from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack. Then connect an optical cable plug to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

#SPEAKERS3terminals

Connect the supplied speaker cords.

$ SUB WOOFER3jack

Connect an optional sub woofer with a built-inamplifier to the jack.

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Remote control

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Buttons with the same or similar names on the main unit basically have the same function.

1POWER

20–10,+10

CD: selects a track of the specified number.

Radio: tunes in the station with the specified preset number.

The numbered buttons take on these functions when pressed with SHIFT held down:

CLOCK

Selects clock mode.

TUNER MODE

Switches between stereo or monaural FM reception.

3RANDOM/REPEAT

Selects random or repeat CD playback mode.

PROGRAM

Selects programmed CD playback mode.

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AUX

TONE

Selects the sound adjusting mode, "BAS" (bass) or "TRE" (treble).

TUNER/BAND sCLEAR

5SET

6DISPLAY

7SHIFT

Hold down when pressing a numbered button to change its function to that printed above the number.

The display window brightness can be adjusted to the following four levels: "DIM OFF", "DIMMER 1", "DIMMER 2", and "DIMMER 3".

"DIM OFF" is the brightest level.

When "DIMMER 3" is selected, the display is darkest.

Turning the unit on

Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON (POWER on the remote control).

Alternatively, press TUNER/BAND, AUX, DISC DIRECT PLAY or CD. Playback will start automatically if a disc is loaded.

Turning the unit off

Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON again.

The unit goes into standby.

Reduces power consumption in standby mode with the following operations.

Press ECO/DIMMER while the power is off (standby).

Each press of the button changes the mode as follows;

ECO ON: Power economizing mode is activated.

When the unit turns off, everything on the display clears and only the red indicator above POWER lights to show that the power is being supplied.

ECO OFF: Power economizing mode is canceled. When the unit turns off, the clock display appears.

•Initial mode is ECO OFF.

1Press ECO/DIMMER twice while the unit is turned on.

"DIM MODE" is displayed.

2Within 6 seconds, press SET.

The currently selected brightness is displayed.

3Within 6 seconds, press for gto select the desired brightness.

4Within 6 seconds, press SET.

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CD OPERATIONS

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PLAY f,g

This unit plays back finalized CD-R/RWdiscs as well as audio CDs.

Playing CDs

1Press CD1 zOPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

Place a disc with the label side up.

•When loading an 8-cmdisc, place it on the inner circle of the tray.

zOPEN/CLOSE

2To play two or three discs, load the second and third discs in disc tray 2 and 3, using CD2 and CD3 zOPEN/CLOSE respectively.

Finally, close the disc tray by pressing zOPEN/CLOSE. After reading the loaded disc, " " lights up at the corresponding disc number 1-3in the display. The corresponding DISC DIRECT PLAY (CD1/CD2/CD3) also lights up.

3Press Eto play all the discs.

Play starts from the currently selected disc (jlights up by the selected disc number in the display).

To play a single disc (single disc play)

Press the desired DISC DIRECT PLAY (CD1/CD2/CD3). Only the selected disc number lights up in the display. Pressing the DISC DIRECT PLAY repeatedly during play changes the playback mode as follows.

Single disc play Y All disc play

Replacing disc during play

While one disc is playing, the other discs can be replaced without interrupting play.

1 Press one of zOPEN/CLOSE (CD1/CD2/CD3) corresponding to the disc which is not being played.

2 Remove the disc and replace with another one.

3 Close the disc tray.

To stop play

Press s.

To pause play

Press E. Press again to resume play.

To skip to the beginning of the current/preceding/ succeeding track

Press for grepeatedly .

To search (playback in fast forward or reverse)

Hold down for g. Release at the desired point.

To select a track with the remote control (Direct play)

Press the numbered buttons to select a track.

-To select the 25th track, press +10, +10 and 5.

-To select the 11th track, press +10 and 1.

To change the display in playback mode

Press DISPLAY during play.

The display changes in the following order:

Track number being played and elapsed playing time Remaining time of play

•Remaining time of play cannot be displayed during "1, random or programmed play.

Disc tray number

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Random/Repeat play

In random play mode the unit plays all the tracks in random order. In repeat play mode it plays repeatedly all the discs or the track being played. You can select random and repeat all play at the same time.

1Press RANDOM/REPEAT repeatedly on the remote control.

The mode changes as follows:

""1": Plays one track repeatedly. Select the track with for g.

""": Plays all the tracks repeatedly. "RANDOM": Plays all the tracks randomly.

"RANDOM "": Plays all the tracks repeatedly in random order.

2To play all discs: press E.

To play a single disc: press the desired DISC DIRECT PLAY (CD1/CD2/CD3).

To cancel random/repeat play

Press RANDOM/REPEAT on the remote control repeatedly until "RANDOM" or """ disappears.

Direct selection of the tracks with the numbered buttons cancels random play mode.